Re: Offset vs Wheel spacers

[David Kim <glxvr6@ibm.net>]

John Kiekhaefer,

the stock VW factory Jetta GLX has a 43mm offset.

Hope this helps,

David Kim
1997 Vento GLX



> 
> What is the offset of the standard VW  15 wheel on the GLX?.  Will I have a problem
> if I use 40mm offsets (20mm each side) with the standard wheel to make it more
> flush with the fender?
> 
> John Kiekhaefer
> 98 Red GLX
> 
> Billy T. wrote:
> 
> > You need to run a 35mm offset with a 7.5 inch wide wheel, but it only needs to
> > be 35mm in the front.  Get the 40 mm offset, and a pair of 5mm spacers.  Run
> > the spacers in the front, and the standard 40mm offset in the rear...  should
> > eliminate the potential for any rubbing in the rear.  This is what I plan to do
> > when I get wheels again.
> >
> > Billy T.
> >
> > Mitchman wrote:
> >
> > > I'm trying to find 17" wheels to fit my '97 Jetta GLX (5 lug, 5 x 100mm).
> > > Problem is, all the wheels I like arn't in the correct offset.  The top 2
> > > that I like are the Borbet Type E (from Tirerack) and the MAS MGR (from
> > > Discount Tire).  They both are available in 40mm offset.  The Tirerack says
> > > my car needs 30mm but I remember reading on this list that 35mm is better.
> > > Is this true?  If so, could I buy 40mm rims and use 5mm wheel spacers?
> > > Maybe 5mm is thin enough to still let the hub enter the center of the rim
> > > so it's "hub centric".
> > >
> > > I really need someone that has more experience with this.  I've been saving
> > > for over a year for a wheel/tire setup, and now I can't find one I like
> > > that fits.
> > >
> > > In case your interested, I like the Yokohama A520 in a 205/40/17 or maybe a
> > > 215/40/17.  What ever is closest to my original tire size.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help in advance!
> > >
> > > Mitch
> > >
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